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What is this? Can someone ID this wheel?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by flamedolds, Jan 7, 2006.

  1. flamedolds
    Joined: Feb 19, 2005
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    SO my dad sent me this wheel that he pulled out of the attic -- he doesnt remember what it came out of and I dont know what it is (not that I am the all knowing!)
    The wheel part is a marble looking gray, the center stays stationary when the wheel is turned the center is the horn (I know... duh) and the little knob on the top is for the turn sgnals.
    This may be an easy one just not something I've come across before.
     

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  2. Bluto
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    Humber....and try to focus that thing! :D
     
  3. Automotive Stud
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    Brightened for ya. Crest kinda looks like lincoln, but the wheel doesn't look like any lincoln wheel I've seen. Early '40's looking. Buick? Caddy? Packard?

    btt
     

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  4. flamedolds
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  5. 8bb
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    Its UK Austin,Most like the A40 wheel in HAMB Member Koppak's, Sled also used in A50's Somersets, Dorsets and Devons, the indicator switch is in the centre of the rim. Peace 8BB
     
  6. Bluto
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    Yup...That wheel was used on several GB cars but the crest is Humber.
     
  7. marq
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    Yes that is a Humber super snipe wheel mid 50's.Also the wheel was used on Mk 1 ford consul and i believe Mk1 Zephyr and zodiac also .Real nice piece of English motoring history you have there mate..............those wheels look the bomb on a hotrod...........Marq
     
  8. flamedolds
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    Thanx guys -- and sorry to Bluto I had never heard of that brand of car and thought you were implying a hum noise!!!!
     
  9. 8bb
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    :eek: I stand corrected Marq, here's an Austin A50 wheel, close but no cigar i know. Peace 8bb
     
  10. marq
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    No problems Baz,you do turn up in the strangest of places mate..............Marq
     
  11. 8bb
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    It ain't like like, I ain't easy to spot though LOL;)

    Good luck with ya search for Hubs Marq. Peace 8bb
     

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